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BG05 RHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,872 mi
Last recorded112,872 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 111,587 miles

Offside Side mirror case loose but not likely to become detached

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease appearing from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,949 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 98,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,930 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cut to sidewall, no cords exposed

Pass 2 May 2017 89,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to cords

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 89,282 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to cords

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 83,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,958 miles

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,397 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BG05 RHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 RHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG05 RHU registered?

BG05 RHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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